all grist to the mill (something that is useful) I never refuse odd jobs to gain more experience; it’s all grist to the mill. These seemingly useless backup files will be grist to the mill one day. envocabulary.com
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about face (a sudden change of direction) I have left all my money at home. Let’s make a quick about-face to get them. (a change of opinion or policy) My father did an about-face on his rule about not playing in the yard. Now we can do it if …
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image definition image noun picture: We have clear images of the Jupiter and Saturn planets. reflection: She looked at her image in the water. mental picture: I have a clear image in my mind of how I want the yard to be. public opinion about someone or something: The company …
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set your heart on something (decide to get or achieve something) He has set his heart on getting a good grade. She has set her heart on a pearl necklace. envocabulary.com
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a snake in the grass (a person who pretends to be your friend but secretly does things to harm you) He looks honest, but in fact, he is a snake in the grass. Her new boyfriend is a snake in the grass. – English Vocabulary
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